eucalyptus—the healing plant from down under
When it comes to being a well-rounded and helpful herb, you can’t do much
better than eucalyptus. There are hundreds of way you can use
eucalyptus to help soothe your skin and improve your health. This
plant hails from Australia and was used by the aborigines first as a
powerful medication. But the amazing uses of eucalyptus are well
known by people all over the world now.
There are many things you can do to use eucalyptus. The first is to
purchase ointments made from eucalyptus. These ointments can be used
to treat skin irritations and minor wounds. It has a natural healing power
that will soothe your skin and promote healing quickly.
Purchasing eucalyptus essential oil will unlock its many uses.
You can dilute it and apply it directly to your nose and chest when you’re
suffering from a cold. It will help to open up your nasal passages naturally
and allow you to have relief from a cold or allergies. In addition, you can
use eucalyptus in a warm compress to soothe sinus pain and pressure.
eucalyptus tea can work to help soothe a sore throat and treat
problems such as bronchitis. Sipping on a steamy cup of eucalyptus
tea will also help to open your nasal passages and provide you with relief.
For bad breath, you can use tincture of eucalyptus diluted as a
mouthwash. This will help to kill the bacteria that are causing your bad
breath in the first place. It’s a natural way to have pleasant breath.
Diluted eucalyptus essential oil will also be a great treatment to apply to
bruises, joint sprains, and arthritic joints. It will help to soothe aching
muscles and bones in a natural way. Adding eucalyptus essential oil to a
footbath can also help to freshen smelly feet and rejuvenate them from a
hard day of work.
Once you begin to use eucalyptus, you’ll find that it’s a great
solution for many health problems—especially during the winter months when
coughs and colds run rampant and dampness causes rheumatism to flare up.
To create a soothing eye mask, mix eucalyptus leaves with rice and place
into a sewn cloth pouch. Microwave the pouch for a minute and apply to your head
and face to relieve sinus pressure and open the nasal passages.
To use eucalyptus, you can purchase the eucalyptus essential oil, eucalyptus leaf, and even do-it-yourself
tea bags to fill with the herb. You can also purchase ointments that
actually contain eucalyptus as the active ingredient. These are
formulated to be applied directly to the skin.